MA Education - Literacy at University of Kentucky

Programme overview

Make an impact as a literacy specialist in the Master of Arts in Education with the Literacy Specialist Endorsement P-12 program at the University of Kentucky. Prepare to address literacy challenges in educational and community settings through a variety of graduate-level courses, field experiences in local schools, and research opportunities with faculty. The program leads to certification as a Literacy Specialist P-12 in the Commonwealth of Kentucky.

Faculty: College of Education | Study mode: full-time | Intake: Fall, Spring, Summer | Location: Lexington, KY, United States

What you will study

Through clinical experiences, coursework, and job-embedded practice, the Literacy Specialist program with rank change in the College of Education’s Department of Curriculum and Instruction will prepare literacy professionals (e.g., literacy specialists, literacy coaches, Rank I or Rank II) to: Develop literacy content knowledge Apply theories and research appropriately to inform instruction and assessment

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Application information

Entry requirements

Programme-specific requirements: Apply through the UK Graduate School system and include the following: • Resume or CV • Personal Statement- should include your goals upon completing this degree • Academic writing sample • Three letters of recommendation The GRE is NOT required for admission to this program. Graduate School requirements apply (not programme-specific): see the Graduate School admission requirements.

Tuition is charged per credit, so the total depends on the modules you register for each year. Current fees are listed in the official fee schedule.

Graduate applicants apply online through The Graduate School application system; deadlines and supplemental materials are set by each programme page. Minimum undergraduate GPA 2.75, minimum graduate GPA 3.0, and 2.5 for graduate certificate applicants (programmes may require more).

Apply through the official page: https://academics.uky.edu/apply

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